Section 7 AAC 67.035 - Assessment of foster home upon initial application(a) The department will assess an application for a foster home license, including a review and discussion of (1) background check information;(2) past child protection information;(3) release of information authorizations, if necessary;(4) previous licensing history in this state and other states;(5) assessment of the skills and abilities of the applicants;(6) child-rearing practices and parenting techniques of applicants(7) any history of physical health, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse that might pose a threat to the safety or well-being of a foster child placed in the home;(8) any history of domestic violence with the applicant or household members;(9) documentation of interviews of all household members, as it relates to their ability and willingness to provide foster care or reside in a foster home;(10) social and family history as documented on the background information form;(11) assessment of training needs of the applicants to meet the specific needs of the foster child placed in the foster home; and(12) a comprehensive inquiry into the applicant's personal and family history and family dynamics.(b) Following the assessment, the department may request from the applicant the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three individuals, at least one of whom is unrelated by blood or marriage to the applicant or licensee, who can provide references attesting to the licensee's good character, reputation, interpersonal, and professional skills.(c) Misrepresentation or false information provided by an applicant or licensee may be grounds for denial of an application or revocation of the license.(d) As a part of the assessment, the department may require that an applicant and individual having regular contact with children in a foster home provide requested documentation or evaluations from a probation officer, health professional, or mental health professional affirming that the individual is not a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children in the foster home. Examples of this documentation may include psychiatric or psychological evaluations, medical records or evaluations, probation records, substance abuse assessments and treatment recommendations, and completion of any treatment.Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022Authority:AS 44.30.020
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